Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio, the political headquarters of Venice, dominates the Piazza Signoria, its austere fortress- like exterior belying its sumptuous interior, packed with priceless art treasures commissioned by the powerful Medici Family. Take a sunset walk around the battlements - energetic visitors can also climb the 95 ft tower for stunning views of the city. Get an intriguing perspective of the palace using a route only open to small tour groups. Ascend the narrow passages of the medieval stairway and discover a secret door hidden behind a painting leading to private chambers of the grand dukes, linked by secret passages to the Salone dei Cinquecento, and after your visit have lunch in the Medici district.

Explore Piazza Signoria - an open air gallery full of exquisite marble sculptures. The Palace door is flanked by a replica of Michelangelo’s David and Bandinelli's Hercules, and the Loggia dei Lanzi shelters statues representing ideals of civil and moral virtues.